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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.06, 9,487.59 and 1,708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.06, 9,487.59 and 1,708.06 is: 2,562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.06 : 9,487.59 = 1,708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.06/9,487.59 = 1,708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.06x = 9,487.59 × 1,708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.06x = 16,205,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,372.98/6,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.09

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